Category: Environment EN

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are disappointed that the Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) of the proposed reclamation of Phase 2 of Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP2) at Tanjung Tokong, Penang has been approved by the Department of Environment. The Board of Directors of Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E & O) had announced yesterday that...

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is very concerned over sand mining activities in Kedah that has brought about environmental problems and affected the lives of the people here. CAP is disappointed that the issue which has been pending for more than five years until now, has not been tackled effectively by the state authorities.  CAP’s survey found that in addition to degrading the...

Over the past few years, Penang has seen a rise in environment related issues. Among the problems are pollution of Penang’s rivers and sea; increased development on hills that have riddled hill slopes with exposed and unstable soil; increase in number of flash floods after heavy downpours; poor air quality due to transboundary haze and local sources of pollution; stench emitting from drains and...

CAP is concerned of pollution from pig waste and head in some areas in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, as reported in the media recently. The pollution problem had not only caused adverse impact on the environment but also affected the lives of local residents and aquatic life in the area. Local community in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor have endured the problem of foul odour for the past 50 years....

CAP urges the Perak Forestry Department to investigate the recent incident involving the destruction of the mangrove forest reserve incident Kampung Sungai Tuntung Panchor near Beruas. We are disappointed with this incident which not only violates the law and contravenes the National Forestry Act 1984 but also threatens the environment and affects the livelihood of the local fisherman. About 500...

CAP is disappointed that no effective measures have been taken by Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) Kedah to curb the water pollution problem in Sungai Kuala Bakong in Kampung Kuala Bakong, close to Kuala Ketil. The problem is caused by the dumping of toxic factory waste which leads to an unpleasant smell in the area and has caused the fishes in the river to become almost extinct. According to a media...

Organised by Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) 17- 18 December 2013, Cititel Express Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Welcome remarks by Mr. Mohideen Abdul Kader, Council Member of Sahabat Alam Malaysia Representing President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia  Distinguished participants, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Tuan S.M. Mohamed Idris, it is my great pleasure to welcome...